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Head of Department - Geography

LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Longfield, Kent DA3, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Longfield Academy is seeking a Head of Department - Geography to start in September 2025.
  • The ideal candidate will be an exceptional teacher with a strong passion for geography education and high-level teaching experience.
  • This role emphasizes collaboration within a supportive team environment aimed at innovative teaching and learning strategies.
  • The position offers a permanent contract with a salary based on MPS, along with a London Fringe Allowance and TLR.
  • Candidates should demonstrate strong subject knowledge, the ability to inspire students, and a commitment to the well-being of the Academy community.

Longfield Academy is seeking to appoint a Head of Department - Geography, joining us from September 2025. We are looking for an exceptional practitioner who can deliver high-quality learning opportunities for our students in this curriculum area.

 

We have a strong team ethos and believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things and see this as the key to further developing innovative teaching and learning strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an academy which is committed to providing high-quality professional development opportunities and training and support.

 

We’d like to hear from you if you are:

 

An excellent teacher who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge; A keen advocate for the importance of geography education as part of the curriculum; Have a high level of teaching experience and delivery of results; Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships; Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential; Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude; Confident, with strong career aspirations; Committed to the safeguarding and happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy. The basis of this role is permanent and offering MPS commensurate with experience + London Fringe Allowance + TLR.

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